A solemn dignified transfer of remains is conducted upon arrival at Dover Air Force Base, DE, from the aircraft to a transfer vehicle to honor those who have given their lives in the service of our country. The vehicle then moves the fallen to the port mortuary.

The transfer cases of Spc. Daniel P. Drevnick and Spc. James Wertish resting on the K-loader.

The bus containing parents and family arrives and the Dignified Transfer process begins.

Carry team boards aircraft along with the
Dignified transfer officer, senior ranking officer and chaplain

United States Army. Chaplain: Major Noel Klavens offers prayer for the fallen onboard the aircraft

Carry team carries transfer case of Spc. Carlos E. Wilcox IV into position on K-loader

The transfer cases of Spc. Daniel P. Drevnick and Spc. James Wertish resting on the K-loader.

K-loader is slowly lower to the ground for the start of dignified transfer

Carry team carries transfer case of Spc. Daniel P. Drevnick to the mortuary transfer vehicle

Dignified transfer officer orders “Present, Arms” (slow movement salute)

"We mourn the loss of these three Soldiers; they were truly part of our National Guard family," said Maj. Gen. Larry Shellito, the Adjutant General of Minnesota, "Please take a moment to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice made by these three brave men. We will never forget the dedication, loyalty and bravery shown by these Soldiers for the United States of America and the state of Minnesota. I ask that you keep these Soldiers, their families and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers now and forever."

Carry team carries transfer case of Spc. James Wertish to the mortuary transfer vehicle

Dignified transfer officer orders “Present, Arms” (slow movement salute)

Carry team carries transfer case of Spc. Carlos E. Wilcox IV to end of K-loader

Carry team carries transfer case of Spc. Carlos E. Wilcox IV to the mortuary transfer vehicle

Transfer vehicle guide Airman Mercedes McCoy-Garrnett slowly closes the doors to transfer vehicle

Dignified Transfer Officer: Colonel David Horton, U.S. Air Force, Commander, 436th Operations Group, Dover AFB. Senior Ranking Officer: Brigadier General James C. Boozer, Sr., Director of Operations, Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff, Installation Management, United States Army. Chaplain: Major Noel Klavens.

Mortuary vehicle driver starts engine, and Security Forces vehicle moves into escort position in front
Transfer vehicle begins to pull away Dignified transfer officer orders final “Present, Arms” and “Order, Arms” (slow salute) as vehicle departs
Carry team follows (by walking) transfer vehicle, with the transfer vehicle guide walking behind the carry team Dignified transfer officer and senior ranking officer follow (walking) behind the transfer vehicle guide, ending the dignified transfer